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Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

Delta jet's wing severs tail of another plane on Atlanta taxiway
A large Delta jet bound for Tokyo collided with a much smaller plane on an Atlanta taxiway, but no injuries were reported. The NTSB is investigating.

Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

Johnson's government funding bill advances despite GOP defections
With a narrow majority, the House GOP cleared a procedural test. But Senate Democrats and the White House have already rejected the measure to avert a government shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

Household incomes rose last year for the first time since 2019
Household incomes rose last year for the first time since 2019, but the poverty rate also went up.

Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

Johnson's government funding bill in jeopardy as Republicans defect
Some GOP lawmakers threaten to abandon House Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill, jeopardizing its passage — but not yet making a government shutdown more likely.

Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

Cars may soon warn speeders to slow down. Will Americans listen?
Road safety advocates say the new technology, along with systems to block risky lane changes and drunken driving, could prevent thousands of deaths annually.

Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

How buyers, sellers and agents are navigating the real estate shake-up
New rules on agent commissions formally kicked in last month but have already been having an effect on the ground.

Washington Post Business
Sep 10, 2024

SpaceX Polaris program launches on historic mission with private crew
SpaceX's Polaris mission launched with a private crew aiming for a historic spacewalk and record altitude.

Washington Post Business
Sep 09, 2024

Eggs recalled after dozens sickened in salmonella outbreak
The CDC says at least 65 people in nine states were sickened, including 24 who required hospitalization.

Washington Post Business
Sep 09, 2024

Discount retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy
The home goods chain filed for Chapter 11 protection and agreed to sell itself to a unit of private equity firm Nexus Capital Management.

Washington Post Business
Sep 09, 2024

Walter G. Ehmer, longtime Waffle House president, dies at 58
Ehmer was remembered as "embodying Waffle House's unique down-to-earth style of leadership," starting his career there in 1992 and working his way up.

Washington Post Business
Sep 09, 2024

The Harris agenda emerges: Populism with a ‘healthy dose of centrism'
Kamala Harris's new economic policy blends left-leaning populism with centrist tax plans to address business leaders' concerns.

Washington Post Business
Sep 09, 2024

Congress returns to deal with looming federal spending deadline
Government funding will expire on Sept. 30. Lawmakers plan to start working on a temporary fix.

Washington Post Business
Sep 08, 2024

Boeing reaches tentative contract agreement with machinists union
The agreement, reached just days before the machinists' contract was set to expire Sept. 12, could help Boeing avoid a costly strike.

Washington Post Business
Sep 08, 2024

Weight-loss drugs change shopping habits
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are booming among consumers. That means Americans are downsizing in fitting rooms and grocery aisles.

Washington Post Business
Sep 08, 2024

Biden decision to kill Nippon Steel deal could spark legal challenge
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are preparing for a legal fight if the White House blocks their deal over national security issues.

Washington Post Business
Sep 07, 2024

Boeing's Starliner returns but faces an uncertain future
NASA and Boeing will begin to assess what went wrong with the spacecraft's thrusters and try to determine whether Boeing will have to make design changes.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest but promises to ‘improve'
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Stocks slide as chip industry fears, economic uncertainty weigh on markets
The three major U.S. indexes have experienced a difficult start to September, particularly the Nasdaq.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, as labor market cools
This particular August jobs report is among the most closely watched snap shots of the labor market since the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Caring for aging parents can strain everyone's finances. Plan now.
There's been a lot of chatter about the state of the U.S. economy on the campaign trail save for one glaring omission

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Telegram chief Pavel Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Economists brace for most highly-anticipated jobs report since the pandemic
August jobs data, to be released Friday by the Labor Department, will be closely watched by economists and the Federal Reserve for signs of recession

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Here's what Americans want to kill, according to Google
A deep dive into Google Search data led us on a somewhat disturbing journey into the American psyche.

Washington Post Business
Sep 06, 2024

Trump turns to outlandish promises to offset $7 trillion in tax cuts
The former president pushes a sovereign wealth fund, unrealistic promises over a spending commission and exaggerated claims about tax cuts.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Verizon offers to buy Frontier in multibillion bid to expand network
If approved by Frontier Communications shareholders, the deal would expand Verizon's landline footprint beyond the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Maui wildfire survivors say insurers are failing to clean up toxic damage to their homes
A year after west Maui's deadly wildfire, Lahaina families are stuck in smoke damaged homes they say are making them sick because they can't pay to fix them.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Verizon offers to buy Frontier for $9.6 billion cash to expand fiber network
If approved by Frontier Communications shareholders, the deal would expand Verizon's landline footprint beyond the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Inflation was higher in metros with greater 2020 Trump support
Metros that had more votes for Trump in 2020 have experienced higher inflation since then. Here's why and what that means for this election.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Inflation has been higher in metros with greater 2020 Trump support
Metros that had more votes for Trump in 2020 have experienced higher inflation since then. Here's why and what that means for this election.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Work Advice: Office ‘conversation hogs' talk back
In response to a recent column on overtalkers at work, readers offer observations and solutions from their own workplaces.

Washington Post Business
Sep 05, 2024

Maui wildfire survivors say insurers are failing to clean up the toxic damage to their homes
A year after west Maui's deadly wildfire, Lahaina families are stuck in smoke damaged homes they say are making them sick because they can't pay to fix them.

Washington Post Business
Sep 04, 2024

Nordstrom family proposes taking its department store chain private
The $3.8 billion deal comes as the national chain faces weakness in its core business even as the Nordstrom Rack subsidiary grows.

Washington Post Business
Sep 04, 2024

Boeing Starliner is set to return home Friday, with no astronauts
The spacecraft's return without its crew represents a stinging loss for Boeing, which had hoped the test flight would lead to regular operational missions for the spacecraft.

Washington Post Business
Sep 04, 2024

Biden preparing to block Nippon Steel purchase of U.S. Steel
President Joe Biden is set to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, a major industry move.

Washington Post Business
Sep 04, 2024

Do allowances help children become good money managers? Maybe.
To instill good habits in your kids, it's important to engage them on how to save and spend wisely — and by modeling smart personal finance practices yourself.

Washington Post Business
Sep 04, 2024

How to master small talk at work
Engaging in small talk at work can boost your career and well-being. Follow these expert tips.

Washington Post Business
Sep 03, 2024

Kamala Harris pitches $50,000 tax benefit in bid to spur startups
The vice president's campaign will detail efforts to boost small businesses to help draw a contrast with former president Donald Trump.

Washington Post Business
Sep 03, 2024

Kamala Harris pitches new $50,000 tax benefit in bid to spur startups
The vice president's campaign will detail efforts to boost small businesses to help draw a contrast with former president Donald Trump.

Washington Post Business
Sep 03, 2024

Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown
Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown

Washington Post Business
Sep 03, 2024

Calculate how much more mortgages will cost as interest rates rise
See the difference in monthly costs between a typical mortgage signed today and one signed just a few months ago.

Washington Post Business
Sep 03, 2024

Harris to release new economic policy plans before debate
The vice president's campaign will detail efforts to boost small businesses to help draw a contrast with former president Donald Trump.

Washington Post Business
Sep 03, 2024

Anger over Oasis ticket prices sparks U.K. review of dynamic pricing
Delight at the Oasis reunion turned to outrage when fans found the pricing model meant some tickets had more than doubled in price while they queued online.

Washington Post Business
Sep 02, 2024

Meet one of America's newest union leaders: Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields became president of the 51,000-member Actors' Equity Association this year, with plans to use her celebrity to put money into actors' pockets.

Washington Post Business
Sep 02, 2024

Trump eyes plan that may give Elon Musk role in auditing U.S. agencies
Elon Musk may seek to join Trump's government efficiency commission, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and federal spending cuts.

Washington Post Business
Sep 02, 2024

India's growing reliance on China poses challenge for U.S. trade strategy
The United States is looking to Indian manufacturing as a way to reduce commercial ties with Chinese factories and avoid supply disruptions due to tensions.

Washington Post Business
Sep 01, 2024

Major hotel strike spreads across U.S. on Labor Day weekend
Thousands of hotel workers walked off the job Sunday in a coast-to-coast strike wave that threatens to disrupt a busy holiday travel period.

Washington Post Business
Sep 01, 2024

Major hotel strike spreads across U.S.
Thousands of hotel workers walked off the job Sunday in a strike wave that could expand massively and threatens to disrupt a busy Labor Day weekend.

Washington Post Business
Sep 01, 2024

Major hotel strikes begin on East Coast, with West Coast poised to join
Over 1,000 workers went on strike in Boston and Greenwich, Conn., in a wave that could expand to the West Coast and Hawaii, disrupting Labor Day weekend.

Washington Post Business
Aug 31, 2024

First credit cards can make or break you. Here's what you need to know.
For new college students, starting school often means getting their first credit card. But the process can be confusing and overwhelming.

Washington Post Business
Aug 30, 2024

Eli Lilly ramps up its fight against imitation weight-loss drugs
The maker of blockbuster appetite-suppressing drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound is seeking to end a regulatory designation that has allowed cheaper, off-brand versions to flourish.

Washington Post Business
Aug 30, 2024

The 401(k) millionaires club hit a new record. What's their secret?
While this elite group benefited from surging stock prices, their gains are markers of steady investing over time and having the patience to ride out the rough patches.

Washington Post Business
Aug 30, 2024

Do you spend money more like a millennial or a boomer? Take this quiz to find out.
Economic conditions and individual priorities play a big role in spending. Find out if you spend money more like an 18-year-old or a 78-year-old with this quiz.

Washington Post Business
Aug 30, 2024

Are Native Hawaiians finally getting ahead professionally?
This week, we ponder the professional benefits of leaving your island paradise for, say, Springdale, Ark.

Washington Post Business
Aug 29, 2024

As wildfire risks intensify, California insurance rates keep rising
Allstate will increase rates by an average of 34.1 percent as part of the state's deal with the industry to expand coverage to homeowners in risky areas.

Washington Post Business
Aug 29, 2024

Work Advice: How to handle a coworker who hijacks conversations
How can you speak honestly about an interrupter's irritating habit without being hurtful?

Washington Post Business
Aug 29, 2024

D.C. attorney general alleges ‘widespread' title insurance kickbacks
An AG's investigation found four Washington-area title insurance companies paid agents for referrals in violation of local consumer protection law.

Washington Post Business
Aug 29, 2024

What to know about the Boar's Head meat recall and listeria outbreak
A listeria outbreak has killed nine people and hospitalized 57 others, authorities said. More than 7 million pounds of Boar's Head meats have been recalled.

Washington Post Business
Aug 29, 2024

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is now a $1 trillion company
It is the first U.S. company outside the tech sector to top $1 trillion in market value, joining a club that includes Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.

Washington Post Business
Aug 28, 2024

Polaris faces delays after failure of a SpaceX booster on a separate mission
The SpaceX Polaris mission that is supposed to feature a spacewalk by members of an all-private crew is facing delays after a Falcon 9 rocket booster from a separate, uncrewed satellite mission tipped over and exploded on a floating platform Tuesday night.

Washington Post Business
Aug 28, 2024

Technical error caused jobs data delay that sparked outrage, BLS says
The jobs revision delay is just the latest in a series of mishaps that Wall Street and Washington critics say threaten to undermine faith in the agency.

Washington Post Business
Aug 28, 2024

Your money and your mental health can suffer under a bully boss
Businesses also pay dearly when they allow bad situations to fester, and the toll is not just financial.

Washington Post Business
Aug 28, 2024

Can Japan's love for 7-Eleven survive a Canadian takeover?
The convenience store chain has become a cornerstone of Japanese life, but a bid to buy the company by the retail giant that owns Circle K has unnerved its fans.

Washington Post Business
Aug 27, 2024

Despite FDA setback, psychedelic pioneer is unfazed about MDMA's prospects
Rick Doblin has spent more than 30 years developing MDMA to win approval from the FDA, which rejected it earlier this month. "I'm not gonna go smoke pot and hang out on my couch for the next 20 years," he said.

Washington Post Business
Aug 27, 2024

Psychedelic pioneer is unfazed about MDMA's prospects, despite FDA setback
Rick Doblin has spent more than 30 years developing MDMA to win approval from the FDA, which rejected it earlier this month. "I'm not gonna go smoke pot and hang out on my couch for the next 20 years," he said.

Washington Post Business
Aug 26, 2024

Lowe's changes DEI policies amid activist pressure
The hardware giant joins Harley Davidson and Jack Daniels in curtailing some DEI programs in response to pressure from Robby Starbuck.

Washington Post Business
Aug 26, 2024

What the Kroger-Albertsons merger would mean for you
The retail giants have proposed the biggest supermarket merger in U.S. history. On Monday, the court fight to block it is set to begin.

Washington Post Business
Aug 26, 2024

The Gen Z guide to getting ahead at work
The evolving world of work can make it hard for young professionals in their first jobs. Here are expert tips to help you succeed.

Washington Post Business
Aug 25, 2024

Telegram founder Pavel Durov detained in France
Pavel Durov's online messaging app Telegram has come under increasing scrutiny from governments concerned about its unmoderated messaging services.

Washington Post Business
Aug 25, 2024

Small grocers feel squeezed by suppliers, and shoppers bear the pain
Independent grocery stories, often lifelines in small, rural communities, try to scrape by on smaller margins while bigger rivals get better deals from wholesalers.

Washington Post Business
Aug 25, 2024

Daring SpaceX Polaris mission aims for first spacewalk by private citizens
The Polaris Dawn mission is the first of three flights that Jared Isaacman has commissioned from SpaceX.

Washington Post Business
Aug 23, 2024

Matthew Perry started taking ketamine legally. That's never been easier.
Matthew Perry's addiction and death heightens concerns about the fast-growing use of ketamine to treat depression and the adequacy of regulatory oversight.

Washington Post Business
Aug 23, 2024

U.S. antitrust case alleges rent collusion enabled by tech firm's software
The civil lawsuit against Texas-based RealPage alleges widespread collusion among competing landlords who share rental data that trains pricing algorithms.

Washington Post Business
Aug 23, 2024

Why is rent so high? The Justice Dept. blames a tech firm's algorithm.
An antitrust lawsuit filed against software vendor RealPage alleges widespread collusion among landlords who share rental data that trains pricing algorithms.

Washington Post Business
Aug 23, 2024

Fed chair Powell: ‘The time has come' for interest rate cuts
At the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Jerome Powell hinted at upcoming Fed interest rate cuts due to easing inflation and a cooling job market.

Washington Post Business
Aug 23, 2024

Dividing assets in your will can split siblings. Here's how.
You aren't entitled to other people's money, even your parents' assets.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Canadian government ends major railway stoppage, ordering arbitration
Canada's two largest railroads shut down early Thursday in response to a labor dispute, jeopardizing deliveries of crucial supplies.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Peloton stock spikes 35 percent after posting first sales growth in two years
The fitness company also narrowed its quarterly losses, a sign that its turnaround measures are taking root.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Postal Service considers rural mail slowdown after election
Top U.S. Postal Service officials are considering plans to allow slower mail delivery for long-distance and rural service to cut costs.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Political chat at work is frequent and fraught, Gallup survey shows
As of February, nearly half of U.S. workers had talked politics with a co-worker in the past month, according to Gallup.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

NASA says data will guide return of stuck astronauts, but past tragedies loom large
The political implications for the White House are unmistakable even as NASA vows engineering and data alone will guide whether two astronauts return in the troubled Starliner.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

New Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1,000-mile commute to Seattle
Activists and those concerned about climate change criticized Starbucks for allowing Brian Niccol to use a company jet to commute from Newport Beach, Calif., to Seattle.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Huge Canadian railway work stoppage threatens U.S. economy
Canada's two largest railroads shut down Thursday morning in response to a labor dispute that could quickly have dire consequences for the U.S. economy.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Work Advice: Defending your performance without being ‘defensive'
My bosses say I do good work, but they keep focusing on my old issues and then telling me I'm emotional and defensive when I try to explain.

Washington Post Business
Aug 22, 2024

Markets and households eagerly await Powell's hints about Fed rate cut
Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech will offer the clearest clue yet about what the Federal Reserve plans to do with interest rates at its September meeting.

Washington Post Business
Aug 21, 2024

Labor market was weaker than previously reported in big fix to jobs data
The economy created 818,000 fewer jobs than previously reported in the year ending in March, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statics.

Washington Post Business
Aug 21, 2024

Consumers' hunt for value boosts sales at retailers heeding the call
Target and the parent company of TJ Maxx reported increased sales in the second quarter as consumers try to stretch their dollars amid inflation.

Washington Post Business
Aug 21, 2024

Ford revamps electric vehicle strategy with push into hybrids
The automaker's EV division has been losing money, but pivoting from all-electric vehicles to hybrid technology could cost Ford up to $1.9 billion more.

Washington Post Business
Aug 21, 2024

Inflation is falling, but the next president could bring it back
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are pushing economic ideas that - whatever their merits - could raise prices on many goods and services, some economists said.

Washington Post Business
Aug 21, 2024

A credit freeze or fraud alert? One offers better protection from a hack.
National Public Data, the latest company to report a major data breach, tells consumers to protect themselves by taking "preventive measures."

Washington Post Business
Aug 21, 2024

Looming Canadian railroad work stoppage threatens U.S. supply chains
Canada's two largest railroads plan to lock out Teamsters members as soon as Thursday, halting the delivery of cars, grains, timber, petroleum products and other critical goods into the U.S.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

Federal judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements
The rule would have invalidated employment contracts affecting an estimated 30 million workers.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

Texas judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements
The rule would have invalidated employment contracts affecting an estimated 30 million workers.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

Kamala Harris allies say plan to ban ‘price gouging' has been misconstrued
Harris's proposal sparked controversy and backlash from various groups.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

Disney yields, won't try to block wrongful-death suit over fine print
Disney backtracked after arguing that a man signing its online terms of service barred him from suing the company over his wife's death.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines merger clears antitrust hurdle, airline says
The proposed merger is expected to improve both states' access to more mainland U.S. destinations.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

Kamala Harris eyes guardrails on plan to eliminate taxes on tips
Kamala Harris's plan to eliminate taxes on tips includes income caps and aims to support service workers.

Washington Post Business
Aug 20, 2024

How Chinese investors tried to take over an Australian mining company
A struggle between an Australian mining company and Chinese investors has pulled back a curtain on the intensifying global conflict for rare-earth minerals.

Washington Post Business
Aug 19, 2024

Kroger sues to halt FTC proceeding meant to block Albertsons merger
The grocery giant alleges that the regulator's challenge of its $24.6 billion acquisition in administrative court is unconstitutional.

Washington Post Business
Aug 18, 2024

Cinemark rises to the top of a struggling theater industry
The third-largest U.S. theater chain's careful approach has paid off with market share gains and a surging stock price.

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